A ten-year-old girl who missed school for the day should escape punishment after being given this note for her teacher handwritten by Barack Obama.
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This is the first recorded attempt of someone avoiding jury duty, it happened in 1821. The court's reaction to this note was the same as it would be today - see you in court!

Londonderry Saturday EveningSept. 29th, 1821

I do hereby certify that Mr. _________ of this town is now confined to his bed sick with dysentery. He was attacked night before last - his fever is severe - should he recover favorably he will not be able to sit up much next week. His wife and hired girl, the whole family is also sick with dysentery.
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